In a statement published on Tuesday, the press council denounced the almost total absence of coverage of recent demonstrations organized by the opposition, the UGTT and civil associations. He recalled that access to information is a constitutional right and has called on public and private media to respect ethical and professional standards.
A concern in the face of the lack of coverage
The press council says:
“Following with” concern “the absence of media coverage of national events, in particular recent opposition demonstrations, the Tunisian Labor Union (UGTT), civil society organizations and citizen associations in several regions”.
According to him, an almost total absence of coverage was found in several public and private media, a situation which weakens the credibility of the media landscape.
Risks of rumors and disinformation
For the proceedings, selective treatment or the concealment of major events opens the way to the spread of rumors and false information on social networks, accentuating information chaos already present in the country.
Call for respect for ethics
The Council recalled the responsibility of the State, the owners of the media, civil society and journalists in the production of objective and pluralist information. He called on journalists to preserve their independence, activate self -regulation mechanisms and respect the professional ethics code in the face of handling pressures and attempts.
Reaction to the closure of the inai and the haica frost
Reacting to the closure of the headquarters of the Information Access Access (INAI) and the freezing of HAICA activities, the Council insisted on public law for information, transparency and liable. He also underlined the need for effective regulation of the audiovisual sector in order to combat media chaos.
Warning against professional drifts
The Council finally warned against the proliferation of self -proclaimed “rapid training” to become a journalist and the presence of “intruders” in the profession, believing that this more weakens the credibility of journalism in Tunisia.
